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HAU 460V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,696 mi
Last recorded14,696 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAU 460V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 14,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 14,690 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Aug 2007 13,128 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,764 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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HAU 460V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAU 460V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAU 460V registered?

HAU 460V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 January 1980.

Is HAU 460V safe to buy?

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